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ENGIN - Engineering Program, A.S.

Engineering & Technology

Program Title

Engineering Program, A.S.

Program Code

ENGIN

Program Description

Engineering is a profession that integrates science and mathematics with design and laboratory study. It is and will continue to be the profession upon which the United States depends for its growth and ability to compete in world markets. "Engineering offers more career options than any other discipline. It's a profession that can take you from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space, from within the microscopic structures of the human cell to the top of the tallest skyscrapers. Whether it's cell phones, digital cameras, DVDs, or facial recognition devices that can pick out a terrorist in a crowded football stadium, engineers are behind almost all of today's exciting technology. Engineers are problem solvers who search for quicker, better, and less expensive ways to use the forces and materials of nature to meet today's challenges."1 At Brookdale Community College, the Engineering program parallels the first two years of the four-year engineering curriculum of most engineering schools throughout the country. The program leads to an Associate in Science degree in Engineering and transfers to most engineering schools. Brookdale has a Joint Admission Agreement with N.J.I.T. and an Articulation Agreement with Rutgers University. Students should consult a counselor. There are five major areas of study: Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Industrial Engineering; and Mechanical Engineering 1ASEE website http://www.asee.org/

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Perform engineering analysis and problem solving
- Develop an engineering design to meet given specifications
- Work well in diverse teams
- Communicate effectively in oral, graphic and written form
- Transfer to an ABET accredited Engineering Program

Requirements

General Education: 32 Credits

The following General Education courses are required for the program:

General Education Note:

*One course is recommended from Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.

Career Studies: 21 Credits as Follows:

  • course - Engineering Mechanics I Credits: 3 *

  • course - Engineering Problem Solving with Computers Credits: 3

  • course - Introduction to Engineering Credits: 1 (1)

  • course - Engineering Graphics with CAD Credits: 2

  • course - Calculus II Credits: 4

  • course - Calculus III Credits: 4

  • course - Elementary Differential Equations Credits: 4

Technical Electives: 14-18 Credits

Choose one set of courses

  • Chemical Engineering: 15 Credits

    • course - General Chemistry II Credits: 5

    • course - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 5

    • course - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 5

  • Civil and Industrial Engineering: 14 Credits

    • course - General Chemistry II Credits: 5

    • course - Engineering Mechanics II Credits: 3 **

    • course - Strength of Materials Credits: 3 **

    • course - Material, Properties and Processes Credits: 3 **

  • Electrical Engineering: 18 Credits

    • course- Principles of EE I (Circuits) Credits: 4 *

    • course - Principles of EE II (Electronics) Credits: 4 **

    • course - Digital I Credits: 3 *

    • course - Principles of EE III (Circuits) Credits: 3 **

    • course - General Physics III Credits: 4

  • Mechanical Engineering: 17 Credits

    • course - General Chemistry II Credits: 5

    • course - Engineering Mechanics II Credits: 3 **

    • course - Strength of Materials Credits: 3 **

    • course - Material, Properties and Processes Credits: 3 **

    • course - Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery Credits: 3 ***

Total Credits Required for Degree: 67-71

Notes:

A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete this program.

*Offered Fall term only

**Offered Spring term only

***Offered Summer II term

(1) Students are required to take ENGI105 in the first term and declare a major area of study toward the end of this course. Students should work with a counselor to satisfy requirements for major career areas.

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites** and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress. This program is part of a joint admissions agreement program with N.J.I.T. Students completing this program may work toward a Baccalaureate degree or may continue in the Baccalaureate Degree Program at N.J.I.T.

Semester 1: Fall Term

  • course - Introduction to Engineering Credits: 1

  • course - General Chemistry I Credits: 5

  • course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

  • course - Calculus I Credits: 4

  • Humanities Credits: 3 (1)

  • course - General Physics I Credits: 4

Total Credits: 20

Semester 2: Spring Term

  • course - Engineering Graphics with CAD Credits: 2

  • course - General Chemistry II Credits: 5

  • course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3

  • course - Calculus II Credits: 4

  • course - General Physics II Credits: 4

Total Credits: 17-19

Summer II

  • Technical Elective Credits: 0-3

Semester 3: Fall Term

  • course - Programming for Engineers Credits: 3

  • course - Engineering Mechanics I Credits: 3

  • course - Calculus III Credits: 4

  • Technical Elective Credits: 3-5

    • Electrical Engineering students take course - Principles of EE I (Circuits) Credits: 4

  • course - Digital I Credits: 3

    • For Electrical Engineering students

Total Credits: 13-17

Semester 4: Spring Term

  • course - Engineering Mechanics II Credits: 3

    • Not required for Electrical and Chemical Engineering

  • course - Economics Credits: 3

  • course - Elementary Differential Equations Credits: 4

  • course - General Physics III Credits: 4

    • For Electrical Engineering students

  • Humanities or Social Sciences Credits: 3 (1)

    • Electrical Engineering students complete this requirement in Semester 2)

  • Technical Elective Credits: 3-6

    • Electrical Engineering students take course - Principles of EE II (Electronics)

  • course - Principles of EE III (Circuits) Credits: 3

    • For Electrical Engineering

Total Credits: 16-21

Sequence Notes:

MATH151, MATH152 and/or MATH152 may be required if MATH requirements are not met.

(1) One course is recommended from Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.